TAKE A TRUE TOUR OF THE SUNSHINE COAST
Sunshine Coast Tours is a popular way to further discover this renowned area. Based out of the Backeddy Marina in Egmont, BC, the company’s team of seasoned, expert captains have multiple decades of combined experience cruising the region’s waterways and will provide insight into some of the most extraordinary and unforgettable natural attractions that this area of BC has to offer.
With a fleet of passenger-certified fibreglass boats designed to manage the waterways and enhance your comfort, you can experience many natural attractions on open expanses of water, comfortable cruises through secluded passages below deep fjords, and close-up views of the natural wonders right along the shore. Added insight is provided by personal commentaries by the captains who possess intimate knowledge of the region, providing the opportunity to best understand the area’s history, First Nations’ culture and more.
Skookumchuck Narrows
One of the packages available is a tour to Skookumchuck Narrows, a 6 km (4 mi) passage that is the only entrance to the inner inlets of Sechelt, Narrows and Salmon. You’ll have the chance to experience the Sechelt Rapids (at a prime time when currents are expected to run at 10 knots or faster), which has the fastest tidal stream in North America. Fascinating, to say the least, the tour is not a ‘high-adventure’ outing and you’ll be amazed by the rich nature.
Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls
This is where you’ll experience one of the most beautiful boating destinations in the world. The extensive tour consists of three phases, starting with a two-hour run through the remote areas of Jervis Inlet, through Malibu Rapids and along the entire length of the inlet. Also with a commentary from the captain for added insight, the trip meanders below deep fjords consisting of sheer granite walls that rise from the water to a plateau as high as 1,524 m (5,000 ft). The tour even includes a stop at Princess Louisa Marine Park (located next to the world-famous Chatterbox Falls). There’s an easy .5 km (.3 mi) trail loop to learn more about the diverse nature of the coast. If you prefer, take a few selfies to share socially and then relax in the park’s picnic area, under the covered/open-sided shelter or on the sand beach to further enjoy your day.
Egmont Highlights Tour
There’s also the Egmont Highlights Tour, which is ideal if you prefer shorter yet amazingly beautiful trips with commentaries about the area’s rich history and culture. The tour consists of slow cruises under multiple fjords with steep rock walls and along channels through the pure wilderness of boreal forests.